Overwhelming Might

Standing near Lia and Rusak, Lance said while staring at the demon. "If my magic can fight this thing's corruption, then I'll use it to my advantage."

"Lance, wait!" Lia called, but he was already moving.

With a burst of speed, he launched himself forward, charging straight at the demon at breaking speed.

The demon's grotesque grin widened, its sunken, bulbous eyes flickering with amusement as if accepting his challenge. It spread its bony wings, its long, clawed hands rising to greet him, and then it unleashed its rot once more.

A thick cloud of black ash erupted from its body, expanding outward like a poisonous mist as it had done several times to create space between itself and its attackers. The very air itself seemed to rot in its wake, but Lance didn't show any signs of slowing down a single bit.